Umbrella



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W. LADEWIG. UMBRELLA Patented Apr. 6

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UMBRELLA.

Patented Apr. 6

fjwvewtoz UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM LADEWIG, or CINCINNATI, OHIO.

UMBRELLA.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 580,1 59, dateclApril 6, 1897.

Application filed September 15,1896. Serial No. 605,952. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, TILLIAM LADEWIG, a citizen of the United States, residing at Gincinnati, in the county of Hamilton and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Umbrellas, of which the following is a specification.

In the annexed drawings, Figure l is a side view of my improved umbrella as it appears when folded. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the same. Fig. 3 is alongitudinal section of the handle extended. Fig. 4 is a sectional view showing the umbrella opened. Fig. 5 is a detail view of the connection between two of the rib-sections, and Fig. 6 is a detail plan view of the foldable rib.

In carrying out my invention I employ a handle A, which is constructed in three telescoping sections 1 2 3, as shown. The lowermost section 1 is provided with an ornamental knob B at its lower end, and at its upper end it is provided with a spring-catch O, which is adapted to engage an opening D in the lower end of the middle section 2 to lock the two sections in their extended position. The spring-catch, it will be observed, is secured to the inner side of the lower section and projects through the same to engage the upper section. It is thus arranged so as not to interfere with the movement of the sections in opening or closing the umbrella. In like manner the middle section 2 is provided with a spring-catch E at its upper end, adapted to engage an opening F in the lower end of the uppermost section. The uppermost section 3 does not slide, but has the notched collar G secured near its upper end, and a short distance below this notched collar the section is provided with an opening H, which is engaged by a spring-pawl I on the double runner J when the umbrella is opened. This double runner, it will be readily observed, consists of a sleeve fitted on and sliding upon the uppermost section of the handle and provided with two annular notched flanges K. Sectional folding ribs L M are pivoted at their inner ends in the notches of the collar G and the upper flange K, respectively, while short braces N have their lower inner ends pivoted in the notches of the lowerfiange K and their upper outer ends connected to the innermost sections of the upper rib L by hinge-joints, as

shown at O. The upper rib L is composed of two sections 3 4, connected by a hingejoint 5, while the lower rib M is composed of three sections 6 7 8, the intermediate section being connected to the outer sections by hinge-joints, as clearly shown. Upon reference to the drawings it will be seen that the innermost section 6 of the lower rib is quite short and that the inner section 3 of the upper rib is about twice the length of the said section 6. The section 7, which is hinged to the section 6, consequently crosses the section 3 and where these sections intersect they are each provided with a lug P, through which a pivot-pin Q is inserted, so that while the two ribs may move freely on each other in opening or closing the umbrella they serve to brace each other when the umbrella is opened. The outer end of the section 4 of the upper rib is hinged to the outermost section 8 of the lower rib at a point slightly beyond the pivotal connection of the said section 8 and the section 7, the section 4 thereby acting as a brace for the outer portion of the frame. The cover It is attached to the upper end of the handle and to the sections 8 of the lower ribs in the usual manner, and a portion of its center is attached to the sections 3 of the upper ribs. The intermediate loose portion of the cover is connected with the ribs by a short thread or flexible link S, so as to insure its proper folding when the umbrella is closed. 1

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it will be seen that I have provided an umbrella which can be folded into a very compact bundle and be carried in an overcoatpocket when not in use. hen opened for use, the umbrella will be firm and strong. The cover will not be worn by folding, as the loose portion permits it to fold with the frame without being stretched over the joints. The umbrella folds into three equal parts, and the ribs are consequently entirely covered by the cloth when closed. The ribs and braces are so arranged that they do not interfere with the users head, and consequently the umbrella may be carried low when necessary.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

The improved folding umbrella herein described and shown adapted to be carried in a coat-pocket and consisting of a telescopic handle, a fixed notched collar at the upper end of the handle, a runner sliding on the handle and provided with two annular flanges, ribs L composed of two sections pivoted together, the inner end of the inner section beingpivoted to the fixed collar, ribs M composed of three sections pivoted together, the innermost section being pivoted to the upper flange of the runner, and the outermost section being pivoted to the outer section of the rib L, lugs on the inner section of the ribs L and the intermediate section of the ribs M at the point 15 of intersection thereof pivoted together, short non-sectional braces pivoted to the lower flange of the runner and the inner section of the rib L, a cover attached to the upper cnd of the handle and the outermost section of 20 

